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Good solutions can't be cherry-picked




Ever noticed how political discussions between partisans has more cherry-picking of facts going on than a cherry-pickers convention? They refuse to even acknowledge the truth of a fact that weighs against their perspective. But to solve problems well, we need to pick up all the cherries in the bowl, weigh all the facts affecting the problem... Don't wait for the politicians, it's going to have to be the people who insist that there is a whole bowl of cherries, not just two.
 

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Vanessa H updated their profile photo Sep 11, 2010
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leon salinski is now a member of Leadership NEXT at The Village Square Aug 1, 2010
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Gail B. replied to Gail B.'s discussion 'Crist finally declares his run as an Independent' in the group Florida Politics
I think Republicans are simply acting annoyed but are really thrilled that they are now able to put all of their support behind Marco Rubio without anything standing in the way. As far as Crist's reasons for making the change- definitely…
May 13, 2010
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Vanessa H replied to Luke Ihnen's discussion 'Documentary on Homosexuality' in the group 411 Breaking News
ps Luke - on the video, WOW.
May 4, 2010
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Vanessa H replied to Luke Ihnen's discussion 'Documentary on Homosexuality' in the group 411 Breaking News
Hey all - I'm missing in action this week (it's finals still for law students! and I GRADUATE ON SATURDAY!!!) ...but keep me filled in on how it goes tonight!
May 4, 2010
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Vanessa H replied to Gail B.'s discussion 'Crist finally declares his run as an Independent' in the group Florida Politics
Hmm. Republicans are angry because... why? Is he better poised to win vote of moderate republicans than he was before? I don't get it... and hasn't he always been more of a moderate as a Republican, anyway? Makes enough sense to me. I…
May 4, 2010
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Gail B. replied to Gail B.'s discussion 'Crist finally declares his run as an Independent' in the group Florida Politics
You can watch his announcement here. http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100430/CAPITOLNEWS/4300336/Independent-Crist-under-fire
May 3, 2010
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Crist finally declares his run as an Independent

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Last week, Governor Crist finally made the announcement that he would be running for the Senate as an independent angering some Republicans. Many see this as his only chance at winning the seat and his taking advantage of the political situation. Thoughts?See More
Gail B. added a discussion to the group Florida Politics May 3, 2010
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Gail B. replied to Luke Ihnen's discussion 'Documentary on Homosexuality' in the group 411 Breaking News
Thanks for sharing that, Luke! A very interesting film. This is obviously an issue that's very controversial, even within families. Hopefully we'll have a good discussion this Tuesday and make some progress on this divisive issue.
May 3, 2010
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Documentary on Homosexuality

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In light of the recent controversy of what the county commission is proposing and in the spirit of our take out Tuesday next week, here is a documentary made by my cousin for his senior film at UCF. It details the story of his grandfather a very christian traditional man and his great uncle who is openly gay, and their struggle. http://www.vimeo.com/11096600See More
Luke Ihnen added a discussion to the group 411 Breaking News Apr 30, 2010
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